Legal Counsel

Our client seeks a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their in-house team

Role Profile: This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of legal matters, work closely with the business, and play a hands on role in shaping how legal supports a growing international company. This position is suited to a proactive and detail-oriented lawyer who is comfortable working independently, taking accountability, and driving continuous improvement in legal processes and documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS/software licensing, partnerships, and supplier contracts


• Act as a key legal contact for business stakeholders, providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice


• Take ownership of legal support for designated business areas


• Identify and implement improvements to legal processes, workflows, and ways of working


• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal guidance


• Collaborate with a multi jurisdictional legal team


• Manage external counsel and support disputes where required


• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in the gaming and technology sectors


• Support strategic business initiatives, including new product development

Key Skills & Experience:

• 4-6 years PQE (post qualification experience) as a solicitor, advocate or equivalent required - this is a guideline so if you feel that you are suitable, please still apply


• Strong grounding in commercial and contract law


• Experience in the gaming industry/software development industry is advantageous but not essential


• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities


• Experience improving legal processes, templates, or ways of working is highly desirable


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills


• Ability to provide practical, business focused advice in a clear and concise manner


• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively across different jurisdictions and cultures


• A proactive, solutions oriented mindset and interest in the gaming/technology space


• Experience working with legal technology tools (e.g. CLM systems, document automation) is advantageous


• Interest in leveraging AI and legal technology to improve legal service delivery and efficiency is desirable